diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 6530a47181..8e6d8dd2b3 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -17,4 +17,6 @@ Before submitting the PR make sure the following are checked:
 * [ ] Commit message has a detailed description of what changed and why.
 * [ ] Tests are added or updated.
 * [ ] CHANGELOG.md and documentation files are updated.
+* [ ] Destination branch is correct - main or release
 * [ ] Commits will be squashed upon merging.
+